Investar (ISTR) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Investar (ISTR) reported quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.40 per share, marking a 62.50% earnings surprise [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $22.65 million for the quarter ended December 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.61% and showing an increase from $20.25 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Investar has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates and revenue estimates [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Investar shares have declined approximately 8.6% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 3.5% [3] - The company's current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.39, with expected revenues of $20.45 million, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $1.83 on revenues of $87.37 million [7] Industry Context - The Banks - Southeast industry, to which Investar belongs, is currently ranked in the top 20% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]